Driving and operation
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Driving and operation
Easytronic
3
The semi-automatic Easytronic
tra nsmission permits manua l (Manua l
mode) or a utomatic gearshifting
(Automatic m ode), b oth w ith fully
autom atic clutch control.
Transmission disp lay
Shows the mode, programme and current
gear.
Starting the engine
Depress footbrake, turn on ignition.
If c ontrol indicator
T
illum ina tes in red in
the tra nsmission display, the footbrake is
not depressed. When "N" is shown in the
transmission displa y the engine c an be
started.
It is not necessary to select the neutra l "N"
position b efore starting. If a gea r other
than "N" is selected, depress the footbrake
and there will b e a short delay whilst the
transmission autom atically shifts into
neutral.
Ea sytronic
3
........................................ 91
Driving hints ........................................ 97
Sav e fuel, protect the environment ... 99
Fuels, refuelling ................................... 101
Ca ta lytic converter, exhaust emissions 104
Drive control system s ......................... 108
Brake system ....................................... 111
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
u
....... 112
Wheels, tyres ....................................... 113
Roof racks
3
........................................ 118
Towing eq uipm ent
3
.......................... 118
Towing ................................................. 118
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Warning
Disregard of these instructions m ay lead
to injuries or endanger life.